Oskar Laske (Czernowitz 1874 – Vienna 1951)
was an Austrian painter and architect who became particularly well known for his detailed, narratively charged pictorial compositions. After studying architecture at the Vienna University of Technology, he turned his attention to painting and developed an unmistakable style that combined fine drawing with humorous, often socially critical scenes. Laske was closely associated with the Vienna Secession and undertook numerous journeys, the impressions of which were reflected in his multi-layered depictions – from processions to allegorical scenes. His works can now be found in the Leopold Museum and the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, among others.
